Things You'll Need:
- Farmers market or organic wholesaler near event location
- Reusable linens, plates and glasses
- Soy-based candles
- Sustainable decorations
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Step 1
Learn the local terrain near your next event to find out the location of the farmer’s markets and what they carry. Many of these local producers carry organic produce. The foodstuffs are fresh and local, and didn’t need to be flown or driven in for sale. You can look for local butchers or fish markets, as well. Keeping delivery trucks off the roads lowers emissions and makes for a less expensive product. When your client chooses their menu, you’ll know how many options you can provide from the local farmers or organic sellers. This is a simple way to stave off the higher cost of an organic event, which can dissuade clients from going that route to save a few dollars in the end.
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Step 2
Offer menus that highlight seasonal produce and foods, which can also help lower your overall costs. Sell the point that the foods from the proper season can add to the natural setting of an organic event.
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Step 3
In the case that you can’t provide everything for the menu from local proprietors, try to find organic-based grocery stores for your items. They can be a little higher priced, but the cost to the environment in the end is much lower.
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Step 4
When looking for decorating and accessory items, go with sustainable or reusable products instead of paper or plastic. Soy candles are a more eco-friendly choice and if possible, try to keep large decorative pieces to be reused. It will cut costs for you and decrease unnecessary waste.
